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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-1977 Regular MeetingI. II. THE FAIRHOPE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes for meeting August 1, 1977 The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Monday August 1, 1977, at 5:00 P.M., at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama, with the following members present: Chairman: John S. Parker Members: Sam E. Box; Chester Billie; Harford Field, Dr. Pierce Fredrick; Leona Newman, Mayor James P. Nix; Cecil Pitman, and Planning Consultant Don Pruitt. Members absent: Pir. E.J. Kirk The first item brought before the Commission was the subdivision application of Haver # 1 Subdivision; a subdivision of 2.0 acres more or less into four (4) lots; situated in Section 19, Township 6 south, Range 2 east; located on the north side of East Pecan Avenue approximately 450 feet east of the intersectio of Church Street and East Pecan Avenue. South Alabama Regional Planning Consultant Don Pruitt stated that he felt the 12 inch water line would be large enough to provide adequate service to the four (4) lots. Mr. Pruitt recommended that the Commission stipulate in conjunc- tion with subdivision plat approval increased sewer and water lines or that lots 3 and 4 be served from Pecan and that the Commission waive the right-of-way requirements and accept a 40 foot right-of-way for the 160 foot length that meets the diameter on the cul-de-sac. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Leona Newman to grant Preliminary and Final Plat approval to Haver # 1 subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. Bond being posted for the necessary improvements. 2. Sewer and water connections be provided off of Pecan Street for Lot 3 and 4. 3. That further subject to the Final Plat drawing be in accord with the requirements. Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the application of Mary K. Gail, leaseholder, for Final Plat approval of a subdivision of acreage into two (2) Lots. The property is situated in Section 15, Township 6 south, range 2 east; located outside the corporate limits at the northeast corner of Oberg Road and Fairhope Avenue. Mr. Tod Gail and Mrs. Ruth Rockwell of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation were present to represent the application . Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick for Final Plat Approval subject to assigning a tract number to the proposed two (2) tract subdivision. Motion carried. .I III IV V Page No. 2 August 1, 1977 Fairhope Planning Commission The next item brought before the Commission was the application of Constantine and Juanita E. Szymbroski for Preliminary Plat approval of resurvey and subdivision of Lots 7 and 8 and the north 100 feet of Lot 9, Block 12, Magnolia Beach Addition to the City of Fairhope; located at the northwest corner of Pecan and Kumquat Streets. The applicant desired the resurvey in order to have lots 7 and 8 and the north part of Lot 9 sub- divided to create two (2) lots that will front Kumquat Street instead of Pecan Street. Mrs. Dot Yeager of Century 21 was present to represent the Application of the Szymbroski's. The Commission recommended that the applicant go to the two (2) lot approach and also submit a drawing to outline the chosen alternative of the proposed lots, and submit another application to the Commission once these clarifications are made. The next item brought before the Commission was the Final Plat approval of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anacker, of a subdivision of the east one-half of the SE 4 of the NE4 of Section 14, Township 6 South, Range 2 East, land of the Fairhope Single Tax Corpora- tion, located three (3) miles outside the corporate limits on th north side of Baldwin County Highway 48. This application was brought before the Commission at the April 4, 1977 meeting with final plat approval subject to all lots in the proposed subdivision being assigned an identifying number or letter. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Sam E. Box, to grant final plat approval since the applicant has complied with the request to assign identifying numbers on the final plat Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the application for a building permit for the Eastern Shore Medical Center. Marshall Fischrupp, Dr. Fred Diegman and Mr. Skipper Tonsmire were present at the meeting to represent the application. Mr. Harford Field stated that he had reviewed the plans and suggested the following wording on exhibit B and C of the plans: B. Landscaped strip to have at least one tree for each 50 feet and evergreen shrubs such as camellia or holly, or both, planted at random so as to provide a visual screen between the parking areas and Morphy Avenue. C. Landscaped strip to have at least one tree at random locations every 50 feet with clusters of shrubs according to accepted practice in attracti landscaping. Marshall Fischrupp and Dr. Diegmann stated that they had no objections to changing the wording as recommended by Mr. Field on exhibit's b and C. V. VI VII. VIII. Page No. 3 Fairhope Planning Commission Auzust 1, 1977 Chairman Parker urged the developer to offer interruptions on the parking surfaces to avoid having long expanses of asphalt by allowing landscaping to go out in row of parking. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by Mayor James P. Nix, to approve the issuance of a building permit to the Eastern Shore Medical Clinic, on the first three units as introduced by the exihibits, with the changes as recommended by Harford Field and accepted by Mr. Fischrupp, on exhibits " B " and " C ". Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the Petition for annexation by Jack E. Pope. Mr. Pope was present on behalf of his petition. Per. Pope stated that he wished the following described property to be annexed as R-3: From the half section corner of the west line of Sectionl9, Township 6 south, range 2 east, run south 398 feet to a point, thence run east 347 feet to a point thence run n. 89-01-09E, 36.03 feet to a point, thence run N 88-55-36E, 631.33 feet to an iron pipe on the nort] margin of Nelson Drive for the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run N01-17-48W, 342.75 feet to an iron pipe, thence run south 84-20-28E, 39.35 feet to an iron pipe, thence run south 84-17-45E, 473.87 feet to an iron pipe on the west right-of-way of a 20 foot lane, thence run S06-29-53W, along said right-of-way, 284.97 feet to an iron pipe on the north margin of said drive, thence run 588-58-02 W, along said drive, 433.03 feet to an iron pipe, thence run S88-55-36W, along said drive 43.7 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, Containing 3.55 acres. Mr. Pope told members of the Commission that he felt requesting annexation as'R-3 would be contiguous to the existing property. Chairman Parker told Mr. Pope that all new land was annexed as R-1 unless recommended by the Planning Commission to be annexed at another zone. Mr. Pope said he desired anne-ation as R-3 in order to construct rental apartments. Mayor Nix stated that he would rather have a public hearing on annexing Mr. -Pope's property as R-3 in order to see how the other property owners in the area felt about the R-3 zone. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by Leona Newman to advertise for a public hearing stating that the request has been received for annexing Mr. Pope's property and it was being considered for annexation at an R-3 zone. Motion carried. Mr. William Richmond came before the Commission to discuss off- street parking in Fairhope, and stated that he felt many of the new buildings in Fairhope did not comply with the zoning ordinance. Mr, Matt Dial came before the Commission to ask their opinion on Article 201.32 of the subdivision regulations regarding subdividing of land within a five mile radius of the City Limits Mr. Dial stated that he wanted to divide land into parcels containing five or more acres each and asked if it would be necessary to apply to the Commission. Mr. Pruitt said that the property could be divided by a metes and bounds description and that it would not be necessary to make application to the Commission since the lots would be fronting on an existing road. IX X. PAGE NO. 4 August 1, 1977 meeting of the Planning Commission The minutes of the July llth, 1977 meeting were approved as written. Commission members discussed the urgent need for a qualified Building Inspector who would be familiar with the Southern Building Code and attend all meetings of the Planning Commission Mrs. Leona Newman was appointed to go before the City Council and inform them of the Commissions request that the City obtain a qualified building inspector as soon as possible. There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting adjourned. Res ectfully ubmitted, Lynn Adams, Secretary FP.IRHOPE PLANNING COMISSION APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION ON , 1977. r. i CHAIRMAN.